 The
geography of Agra is heavily dependent on its latitude and longitudinal
position. The geographical position of Agra is 27.18 and 78.02
° N ° E. It is clear that such a location
has a continental climate. That summers are very hot and dry,
and winters are very cold with temperatures sinking to near
the freezing point. Under such circumstances, conditions can
really be inhospitable in the summer season. Geography of Agra
is also strongly affected by the proximity of the city to the
river Yamuna. Only the Yamuna River irrigates the majority of
land in Agra.
However, industrial pollution and excessive use of water from
the river Yamuna leaves almost shallow in the summer season.
Another interesting feature of the geography of Agra is that
heat waves or andhis as they are known locally as are very common
during the summer. While India is a country of monsoon, most
of the precipitation is caused during the rainy season. The
rains are unpredictable, but most of it is seen from July to
September.
Geography of Agra is such that the place has an average altitude
of 171 meters. To the west of Agra is Bharatpur. Bharatpur is
famous throughout the world for its bird sanctuary. In the north
east of Agra is Mathura, the birthplace of Lord Krishna. Dhaulapur
lies south and Firozabad to the east of Agra. To the south-east
of Agra is Fatehbad. The city of Agra is well connected by road
and railways across the country. The airport of the city of
Agra connects to a large number of cities inside and outside
the country. The geography of Agra is such that the best time
to visit the city is during the winter months. Enjoy the aesthetic
beauty of the Tajmahal or simply indulge in shopping.
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